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Psalms 133:1
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"
"In the cave of Adullam the family were united in sympathy and affection. The son of Jesse could make melody with voice and harp as he sang, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Psalm 133:1 . He had tasted the bitterness of distrust on the part of his own brothers; and the harmony that had taken the place of discord brought joy to the exile's heart. It was here that David composed the fifty- seventh psalm. PP 658.1"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 133:1 and connects it to David's experience in the cave of Adullam.
"At these yearly assemblies the hearts of old and young would be encouraged in the service of God, while the association of the people from the different quarters of the land would strengthen the ties that bound them to God and to one another. Well would it be for the people of God at the present time to have a Feast of Tabernacles—a joyous commemoration of the blessings of God to them. As the children of Israel celebrated the deliverance that God had wrought for their fathers, and His miraculous preservation of them during their journeyings from Egypt, so should we gratefully call to mind the various ways He has devised for bringing us out from the world, and from the darkness of error, into the precious light of His grace and truth. PP 540.6"
Both passages highlight the benefits of unity and fellowship among believers. EGW uses the Feast of Tabernacles as an example of how gatherings strengthen bonds, echoing the sentiment in Psalm 133:1.
"God binds heart to heart; and there is music in heaven over the union brought about. GW 499.4"
Both passages highlight the beauty and harmony of unity among believers. While EGW adds the 'music in heaven' imagery, the core theme of unity and its positive impact is shared with Psalm 133:1.
"honored, and those who meet together will be refreshed and strengthened. CT 338.3"
Both passages speak of the positive effects of brethren gathering together. EGW mentions refreshment and strengthening, while Psalm 133:1 emphasizes the goodness and pleasantness of unity. The connection is in the shared theme of positive outcomes from communal gatherings.
"A great and good work was done for this dear people. Wrongs were freely and fully confessed, union was restored, and the blessing of God rested down upon the work. My husband labored to bring up the systematic benevolence of the church to the figures which should be adopted in all our churches, and his efforts resulted in raising the amount to be paid into the treasury annually by that church about three hundred dollars. Those in the church who had been in trial about some of my testimonies, especially respecting the dress question, became fully settled on hearing the matter explained. The health and the dress reform were adopted, and a large amount was raised for the Health Institute. 1T 571.2"
The EGW passage explicitly mentions restored union and the blessing of God, which directly parallels the theme of unity among brethren in Psalm 133:1.
"followed us. The journey was a comfortable one and very pleasant in company with sympathizing brethren. The meeting was one of victory. 1T 600.2"
The EGW passage describes a pleasant journey and a victorious meeting in the company of sympathizing brethren. This aligns with the sentiment of Psalm 133:1, which emphasizes the goodness and pleasantness of brethren dwelling together in unity. The connection is thematic and reflects a shared value of harmonious fellowship.
"Thus their thoughts were uplifted from the trials and difficulties of the way, the restless, turbulent spirit was soothed and calmed, the principles of truth were implanted in the memory, and faith was strengthened. Concert of action taught order and unity, and the people were brought into closer touch with God and with one another. Ed 39.2"
The EGW passage describes how concert of action brings people into closer touch with one another, fostering unity. Psalm 133:1 directly praises the goodness and pleasantness of brethren dwelling together in unity. The connection is a thematic parallel, focusing on the benefits of unity and fellowship.
"There should exist in the minister's family a unity that will preach an effectual sermon on practical godliness. As the minister and his wife faithfully do their duty in the home, restraining, correcting, advising, counseling, guiding, they are becoming better fitted to labor in the church, and are multiplying agencies for the accomplishment of God's work outside the home. The members of the family become members of the family above, and are a power for good, exerting a far-reaching influence. GW 204.4"
Both passages highlight the importance of unity, particularly within a family or community. While Psalm 133:1 speaks generally about the pleasantness of unity among brethren, the EGW passage applies this principle to the minister's family, suggesting that their unity serves as a powerful example of godliness.
Psalms 133:3
"As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore."
"where this principle is carried out,—homes where God is worshiped, and truest love reigns. From these homes, morning and evening prayer ascends to God as sweet incense, and his mercies and blessings descend upon the suppliants like the morning dew. CE 221.3"
Both passages connect prayer/worship with blessings descending like dew. The imagery is similar, suggesting a thematic parallel.